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Korean War
38th Infantry Regiment - Command Report - February 1953
2nd Infantry Division
Korean War Project Record: USA-156
Folder: 060011
Box: 06
File: 11
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, Maryland
Records: United States Army
Unit Name: Second Infantry Division
Record Group: RG407
Editor: Hal Barker
Korean War Project
P.O. Box 180190
Dallas, TX 75218-0190
http://www.koreanwar.org
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SECRET SECURI'rY INFORMATION
38th Infantry Jlegimellt;
Feb rua:ry 19 53
.A.ssign~d te: 2nd Inf&ntry Division. , APO 248 US Army
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E. .SECOND :BATTALION
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SECURl'fY INlfOI~MATION
Command Report (CSGF0-28)
38th Infantry Regiment Operations Section 5-.3 1-i&rah 12, 19.53
Period Covered: 1 through 28 Febru ... ?.ry ·
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IJ\1TRODUCTIO N
The 3Bth Infantry Regiment with ]\fetherlands Battalion attached remained
in Division reserve at Camp Indianhead, vicinity CT340140, and attached to
\the 7th Infantry Division. An intensive unit and snecialist training pro-
gram was conducted. On 17 January 1953 the 3Bth Infantry Regiment moved
to Camp Casey, vicinity CS305986, ani on this date reverted to control of
parent organization, 2nd US Infantry Division. Vigorous unit and specialist
training was conducted in this new reserve area. On 28 January 1953 the
38th Infantry Regiment commenced the relief of the 25th Commonwealth Brigade
on LINE JA.NESTOWN, vicinity C'l'l..E~3033. The 38th Infantry Regiment assumed
responsibility for the continued defense and improvement of LINE J~MESTOWN
in its assigned sector at 300545I Janu.<;.ry 1953.
Unit commanders and locations of the major components of the 38th
Infantry Reg~.ment on 1 February 1953 were as follows:
UNIT LOCATION COMMANDER
a. 38th Infantry Regiment CT183083 Col Archibald W. Stuart
b. 1st Bat tal ion CT182097 Lt Col Roy I. Brooks
c. 2nd Battalion CT119082 Ma.j or Rex R. Sage
d. 3rd. Battalion CT149055 Lt Col George C. Fogle
.,. ,e •. Netherla:r:rls Detac bment CT145115 Lt Col Cornelius Sc
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SECREl S1~CTTRT.TY P.TF0Rl1ATION
NA.RR\TIVE OF T,\CTIGJ\L OPERATIO~:S
During the month of Febru.<:~ry the .38th In·f'r:tntry Regiment continued an
active defense a:rrl improvement of LI~ JA.14.ESTOHN ln its assigned sector.
The reserve units conducted training, rehearsals for counterattacks ani
participated in Patrolling in both frontline battallon sectors. During
this period, the 1st Royal Canadian H::>rse Artillery Regiment continued to
give excellent fire support to the Regiment.
It was evident er>rly in the period that an all out, efC'ort must be
placed on the construction of fighting positions and increasing the. fighting
strength in the critical "ID0K" sector. The direct support Engineer Company
was attacherl to the left battalion and an "tdditional Korean Service Corp Company
was provided towa.rcl improving and strengthening these positions. The work
was org?.ni.zed with dai.ly goals estAblished, resulting in a greatly improved
defensive position. One rifle compaey, the 81mm mortar pl)'ltoon a:rrl the
heavy machine gun nlatoon from the reserve battalion was 11ttached to the
2nd BattaJ.io\} in this area.
Due to the neculiarity of the terrain in the sector, it was dH'ficult
to est3blish and maintain an adequate p0.trol system. vlith the system of
outguards requiring a considerable number of men ea.c h night from the frontline
ba.ttalions and the high priority on defense construction it was necessary to
utrti·~ tile reserve battalions and the .2nd Division Reconnaissance Company
to support the pe.trol eff'ort.. The enemy w>.s quite aggress~ve and daring
· iri··h:i.s ~atrolling during the period, ach..-t'Eiving some success in the adjacent
right._,re~tment-'3.1 sector. This resulted in a complete revision of patrol
planning and scheduling to include closely checked rehearsals and assignment of
missions at least 72~hours prior to the time of Patrol. . . \:· . ' \ . . . Three (3) compa.ey size operations were planned arrl. rehearsed during this
month, however, all we:t::'e cancelled or pG>stponeQ.. ~ . .
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~he improvement of gefens~ve positions,.included a. tactical fence .qcross
the Satnichon Valley between the two frontline bA.ttalions. This fence was
surveyed in to insure that tanks could fire along the fence from both bat-" ~ - ~ . ...
talion ;sectors. In addition, arrangements h.,.ve been made to have tank
mounted searchlights available to light the area in front of the fence.
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Narrative of TacticAl Operations (Contd)
Over 400 flares -vrere installed along the 1300 yard fence. This wire obstacle
is twe11ty (20) feet wide, aporoxim,tely six (6) feet high, and consists of
concertina Pnd nt.<~.nglefoot" installed \..ri thin two (2) straight fences.
Training during this neriod consisted of small unit tactics \-lith
emnhasis on patrolllng and Battle Drill. Special classes \-rere held on the
use of rifle flares and other night illuminating methods. Counterattack
rehearsals were called frequently, which added to the effectiveness of training.
The use of radio communications was emphasized throughout the period.
Command nets were open 24 hours a day with unit commanders utilizing their
operators daily for training and experience.
On 12 February 1953, the 3rd Battalion relieved the 2nd Battalion in
the "IDOKtt (left) sector.
Three {3) tank shoots were conducted during the rr.onth. All were well
conducted and achieved excellent results in damaging enemy defensive works.
Generally, the period was rather trying. With the u:trlerstrength of
units and the tactical requi:ements it was difficult, without careful
analysis and thorough planning to establish definite priorities of work
and operations. Ibwever, much was accomplished with efficiency and dispatch,
by superior leadership
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1. Durjng the period 1 - 2f! February 1953 the 3Bth Infantry Regiment
occupied positions on LPTE ,JA.MJ~STOi.JN astride the Samic hon Rj_ver Valley in
the vicinity of P.PUGBIJJ\TON:t, CT129109. This valley is considered a
natural axis of breakthrough for CGF armies, arr'l was one of the major
avenues of the CCF offensive of April 1951.
?.. :\ CCF deserter npnrehend.ed on 10 FebruEJry 1953 identified the
enemy unit opposi.ng the Regiment as the 133rd Division now assigned to the
/.6th CCF Army. J\.. line from CT0910 northeast to CTlllL~ generally in:Hcates
the forward posi t1.ons of the 399th Regiment, which almost ex11ctly opposes
our Regiment.
3. Enemy ground activity dur.ing the period, although including no
major actions, showed a definite increase in aggressiveness, with seven
of the nine definite contacts being enemy initiated close in to our MLR.
In four of these contacts the enemy's e.ctions established that their
mission was to capture a prisoner. The enemy has further demonstrated that
.he knows the location of frien1ly minefield gaps and the locations of some ' ' . of our outguards. Contacts at CT113120 and CT097102 by friendly patrols
again established the enemy's alertness a.nd determination to resist effec-
tively e:f':f'orts by fr:i.endly troops to anproach his positions.
4. Enemy mortar and artillery was moderate during the period except ..... .. .... dur1.ng three instances when he executed ralds against the friendly outguard
on Warqaw (CT105105). At these times heavy protective fires of mixed mortar . . ...
arrl artillery were utilized to hinder wi th-J.rawal of the outguard or reinforce..
' .... ment from the NLR. It h·1s been noted that the ratio of incoming B.rtillery ~ ~
to incoming mortar fire h9.s almost reversed with the artillery fire now ~ ' ,} ... ~
bein~·preporrl~rant. A greq.t deal of the normal incoming fires seemed to be
directed 3.t friendly tanks. The general time pattern was that ·t;he bulk o:f '
the f~_re tell during the afternoon; in fact a lack of i·ncoming during the .. afterno6n perj_od was so unusual that it nea.rly always presaged a raid.on the
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outguard a.t ~larsaw (CT104107), wl:len heavy fires as noted above were utilized. (
Total incoming rounds - 8,682.
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5. !lb evidence of armor activity was noted during the period.
6. During the period friendly patrolling consisted of 26 patrols dispatched
with 9 reported contacts.
7. Enemy losses:
a. Counted KIA 65
b. lLstimated KIA 59
c. Estim"tted WIA 65
d. PW 1
$. The enemy remains capable of:
a. Continuing an active defense in depth in present positions with
elements of the 133rd CCF Division.
b. Launching limited obJective attacks with elements of the units
now in contact.
c. Reinforcing "an a.ncl "b11 vii th reserves consisting of 4 battalions
with.i.n 6 hours without warn.i.ng aril 9 additional battalions within 12 hours.
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d. Increasing air G.trl. guerllla actj.vities.
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SECTION I: STRENGTH
Strength as of 1 February 1953: 91.2
Strength as of 2S February 1953: S6.o
Strength of the Netherland Battalion attached: 55 Officers. S35 EM.
KA.TUSA attached to the Netherland troops: 179. KATtJSA attached to
the UN troops: 41S.
SECTION II: ADMINISTRATIVE
During the period l-2S February 1953 emphasis was· placed on main-
taining high administrative standards. One battalion was inspected by
. higher headquarters and each company received an overall rating of ex-
cellent. Closer supervision was exercised over casualty reporting and
the total number of days delay in submitting the casualty feeder sheets
were greatly diminished. Periodic checks were made to insure that personal
effects were properly disposed of. Closer liaison with the Graves Reg-
istration Section through which personal effects are processed was estab-
lished and a more effective system of checking was established.
The Regimental Replacement Training Center was deactivated and all
training of replacements was conducted at division level. Upon completion
of training replacements are sent direct to the company. This procedure· •"' ., "' .
has necessitated much more supervision of the preparation of morning report
feeder sheets by all units. The only problem created was that replacements : ~ . . . ~ . .
sometimes were received in late afternoon or during the hours of darkness.
This "keated ·a burden on the units in that it is not advantageous to send • > >
replacements to MLR units during the hours of darlrness. Arrangements . • > • '
W'erei made to insure that replacements are received during the morning hours
only, particularly when the regiment is on line. . .. .
Qiie conference was held during. the period ,.,ith battalion Sl' s, unit ~ , \ ,...
administrators and company clerks at vrhich time various Sl matters were \
discussed. Particular emphasis 1.-ras placed on strength accountability pro
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criticism from both sj.des has enabled the regiment as a t.Jhole to increase
its administrative efficiency. However, until such time as the unit
pe!sonnel section is returned to its organic position in service company
and not situated some 30 to 40 miles away, maximum efficiency can not be
obtained.
The Inspector General conducted his quarterly complaint session during
the period. Complaints were few and discrepancies noted were corrected.
There was a slight increase in the quota of enlisted promotions during
the period, particularly in the lower grades. It is recommended that the
quota system for enlisted promotion be discontinued and that the regiment
be allowd to promote to T/O&E strength. It. is believed that the procedure
of allowing unit commanders to promote as T/O&E vacancies occur is more
de.sireable as promotion of the individual concerned is at the .discretion
of the unit commander and not on a quota basis as established by higher
headquarters.
SECTION III: AWARDS AND IECO'P.ATIONS
The following awards and decorations were awarded or recommended
during this period. Silver Star 2
Bronze Star (V) 4
Bronze Star (M) 27
Army Commendation 'Ribbon 19
·"' SflGT IQN IV: MO'R.ALE AND PE?.SONNEL SE'RVICES
Morale during the period was excellent. There were no USO shows
available during the period, hovrever,"'movies were available to reserve
units on an every other night basis. Hail delivery was normal. The . "'
t regimental PX, centrally located at the regimental shower point, contin-
ued its operation successf'ully. A meeting of the NCO Committee, Exchange, 111'" • . ...
and the NCO Council, coupled with a su-rvey ran at the PX and in Jvrr.R units,
reveal~ed ·that the present system of, a cantrall¥ located PX is superior to . . ~
i~dividual PX's as a.wider~and varied s~ection of items is available.
The main complaint was that the men did not get to the PX, particularly
MLR units. Accordinely, a mobile PX was secured and operated in con,junction 4 •
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with the main PX. Dally visits Here made· to units with priority given
to those on the l-1LR. The increase in volmne of business required the pro-
curement of additional supplies, particularly food stuffs, candy, etc. AD;
increase in these allowances vlas obtained. Donations to charities were at
their usual high, a generous amount being contributed to the Harch of Dimes,
American Red Cross, the ROK Hllitary Academy, 2d Division Orphanage, and
the Netherlands Flood Relief. During the past 6 months there has been a
considerable increase in the nmnber of charities to which soldiers have
been asked to donate. So far the regiment has responded willingly and
cheerfully, donating generously. However, it is desired to point out that
these charities have increased in number and that it is just a matter of
time until individuals concerned will adopt a negative attitude. It is
recommended that in the futUre more careful consideration be given to the
planning of these charities. Regimental Chaplains continued their regular
Sunday services and made frequent visits to all front line units, conducting
additional services.
SECT ION V: CASUALT :rn'.S
During the above period there were: 16 KIA
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SECT ION VI: "REPLACENE:ti:'T S
The fiovr of replacements was again subnormal; however, it increased ~·
"" considerably during the end of the period. The regiment is still under
strength and during the period reached an all time low on assigned strength.
A large rotation coupled with casualties were contril'mting factors •
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l. Durinr1. Uw period covc;:,·ed by this report tT1e re~imcmt continued
2. Our .supply sup H'rt has been t>nU.;.:;factory Nith the exception of
Class III (POL). Due to drastic reductions in fuel allocations, a serious
threat to llk'10euvcrabi1ity and ability to counterat;bck quickly 1·1as en-
counteTccl. d;y ostalJlishin:: strict control of :)01 supplies the regiment
1>80 fortun~1to cnour-:;!1 to :tccompJJ.sh nocos:;"'lry operations not nther-vrise
on.
1 \·ih:i.ch lE\S not beo:1 ordet·Gd effected by iir.·ht.h 1\rmy :->c yot. Tho ne'r T/0&.£
accor1plish chanr-oovor of prcpe;·ty records prior to 20 .February 1953.
a. 'l'h8 fo11otr:i.ng is a Jist o:Z items rec(d.ved from ·~1artermaster
durin~{ the period:
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Shirt, tmol, OD
Bath, mobiJe, 2l.t bend
Polo, upright, 12'3 11
J"'ine, chalk
Pad, sleep:inp-, infla:i:.ab1e
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Trousers, fld, ctn
G -, T-'1' ogr: ·.es, .:!1.~4
Pole, upright, h 19 11
Boots, combat
Boots, rubber, hip
Ineo, boots
Jacket fJ ri ctn .. _ ' .. h~~-, ... Stove, Yukon
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91
6 rolls
h3
328
?), ~L> oats
485
38
316
175 pr ....
6 pr
585 pr
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Jacket, fld, pile 20
Stove, cooldnr,, nne hu.rnor 6
1i'ire Unit 3
Cap, baker & cook 25
Glasses, sun, v.r/cnsc 3,496
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Undershirt, ctn
Dr~.r:·mrs, winter
DraNers, ctn
Socks, wool, G/S
Cap, fld, p:Uc
Gloves, sheD., lc-:~ther
Gloves, insert, ;-ronl
Sash, T;J·incb1-T
·rube, flexible, no ;.zlo
Sling, vJeb, flag
Apron, Hhite ·
Hor:>cl, Jac};:et, fld
Case, uatcr repcJlcnt
Pick, mattock
Bar:;, duffle
Brush, steel, Hire
Case, typeVJriter
Dipper, 1 qt. .
Panel Set, AP-:;o
Ladle, 2111
Pin, tent
Pole, tent
J:i"J.af", Geneva, bunting
Che~r:on, E6
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182
5h
167 ?r
31
10 ;;r
8:) pr
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3
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10
17
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13
27
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30
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212
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Pole, ric1.go, l'i' t 111
Neclr,.lace, ID
Pole, uprirht, 6 1 ~2 11
FiJe, A:mericnn Stancbrd
Bag, canvas, n0il
Flag, foreign
Tent, sr1cltcr half
P~ck, fld, cnrgo
Tent, CP
Tent, hex
Tent, \fall, largo
Strap, quick rolc0.Se
Can, uator, ;; r;al
Cover, cantr:;en
Cutter, vrire
Hnslc, face, rocket launcher
Turner, cako, 15"
~'i11i::>tlc, thunderer
Cantc:en
Paulin, canvas
Belt, ueb, iva is t
. · 1'-!ach:i,ne, chopping
Powder, dust.
Liner, bag, sleeping
Insert, contair;er, food ins1;1,1Rted, H4h
Insert, container, food insulatod, I~..!-1
'I'mv-el, OD
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120
234
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126
3~;9
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20
3
22
3
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300
52
?.h
65
4
4
9
65
19
32
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144 cans
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Iantern, p::1soline
Shovel, GP
Shovel, intrcnc!:1ins
Bucket, GP
p ' i:"OUC:l., first, aid
Badge, Combat In:i';>ntr;yn;o.n
Pump, air pressure
Bronze Oak Lea:!.' Cluster
Insignia, 2d D:i.vj_sinn
Can, corrugated, 16 fl'al
Can, coiTllF~atcd, ~'(•_ .r:n1
Can, corruc,_atod, lf:r ··al
Knifo, butcher
Knifo, paring
Spoon, basting, 21 11
Typm·l!'iter, portoble, 1:r/case
Cover, can, corrur:ated, 10 ;::ral
Cover, can, corruented, 16 gal
SUP'ar (.>
Dish, vegetable
l<'o r;-;:, table
Shaker, pepper
Jh::ker, salt
Platter
Pan, cr'ke
Vest, Armored, H-S2
Pole,. tent, telescopic, [lt6H
Table, carrp, foJ::J:i_ng
Carrier, vriro en ttor
Pocket, ma_~a:;;:i_no, Carbine, 15 rd . ' ""
Pocket., m::~'!azino, C.1.rbine, 30 rd
I<':l.~y, tent, I·Tall
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14
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Gas~:ct., cc.:ntccn
Scrcv.rdri vor, comF:on
Screen, latrjne
'I'ray, disinfecting
Helmet, steel
Tray, moss, plastic
Axe, chopping, sgle bit
Band, helmet, camouflae;e
Can, moat
Band, linr:r, helmet
Bag, canvas, 1-ratcr cn.rrying, S r;al
Belt, cartridge
BeJt,, pistol
Belt, BAR
Liner, holnet
Frame, hacksaw
Shear, thinners
Skimmer, 15 11
Ifuffler, \-ronl, OU
Nittens, insert, TF
Hittono, ovcr1f.1i t.e
Poncho
l'brlc, 1126
0poon, 1126
Knife, 1'126
Y.nifc, table
Bag, ·c<lrrying, ammunition
Sm·r, crosscut
Opener, can, hand
Stone, sharpening
Burner, Stove, Yukon
81
1
1
1
33
165
9
65
3
12
6
14
32
23
so 1
2
3
1
3
8h pr
6 pr
18
46
77
82
6
64
1
9
t. Rec~ived office expendables, Class I expendables, and
,janitorial expendables.
SECRET SECURITY 1NFORMATION
Korean War Project 2ID-00401131
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b. 'furncd in to qu;:~rt.nrrn::wter f,·,r salv::tp:e:
"''
B;~ th, mnb ilc, 2L. head
Undershirt, 'l·mol
Stove, cooking, one burner
'fypcn·rritor, port·1ble
Dr~n-rers, ctn
Drauers, 1vool
'I'rousors, fld, ctn
Cot, c;Jnv::.>.s, foJ.d.inr;
Belt, BAR
Belt, Pistol
Bolt, c:.:~rtridge
Hose, gas
Ring, adapter
Top, ;;tove
Base, st.ovo
Shirt, flannel, OD
'filbc, flexible, nozzle
Blanket, 't'J'ool, OD
Pole, upright, 419 11
Pole, ridge, 12 13 11
Cr8dle, coo1c, pot
Chair, folcling
Fork, cook, flesh, 21 11
Adapter_, grnvity foc~d, 5 gal
Parka, liner
C2n, Hater, 5 gal
Drum, inflarmna.ble, 5 gal
Cabinet, range, fld, .H37
'ivfitten, (shell, lcater, TF
S E6C RET SEGUR ITY IN-~'ORMATION
55
1
h
1
1
26
2h
4
359
12).1
4
2
5
1
1
1
1
19
25
3
11
38
1
1
2
1 ... 3
32
8
10
1
10 pr
Korean War Project 2ID-00401132
l'ii t ten, insert, 'I'll' '"' l'·r 0
Pouch, first aid 4
Cap, HBT 6
Cap, fld, }Jilc 4
Pad, slcopmr~, inflatable 81
Handkerchief 8
Bag, sloc:pinc;, rntn 39
Case, Hater repellent 18
Bag, clothinn;, lmi:.cr Drnof 25
Bag, canvas, Hater sterilizing 3
Bag, canvas, water, 5 gal 30
Cont.ainar, food insulated, Jv:h4 5
Carrier, shovel intrenching 1
Packboard, ply•wod 1
Boots, combat 100 -:-;r
Boots, rubber, insulated 10 pr
Parka, liner 16
Cover, canteen 2
Cutter, vriro 21
Jacket, HBT 157
TroUGO!:'S, HBT 138
C/S 63 pr
..... Jacket, flf, oile 2
Helmet, steel 1
L, Poncho 4
Liner, helmet 18
Jacket, f1cl, ctn 41
Liner~ bnr:;, sleeping I
4
Case, bag, sleeping 8
Shovel, intrenching 2 :.'
Shovel, General l~rpose 20
Shovel, D handled 34
Can, meat 11
SECUltfrY INFORMATION
Korean War Project 2ID-00401133
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SECUll)"ryy· INFOID.1A-ffi"O~'-.. __ )
Panel Set, AP-50
Cup, c~mteon
Clod:, alarm
Bag, duffle
Liner, Jacket, flcl
Sldmmcr, 15 11
I\nifc, butcher
FJ.ag, guidon, bunting
i~lboH, stove
Pipe, stove, Lt 11
Pick, mattock
Staff, ~Y,'J.idon, bunting
'l'ent, shelter half
Tent, kitchen
Tent, hexagonal
Tent, squad
Tent, Hall, large
Heater, 1·mter, immersion
c. Turned in to Quhr-termastor as excess:
'
Coil9onent parts of stove, tent, rfi941
Hucksack
Cot, canvns, folding
Strap, quick release
Belt, pj_stol
Carrier, 1vire cutter
Cutter, •,·rire
Boots, comb3t
R:;tincoat
Liner, bag, slco,Ping ... Bag, sleeping, summer
Panel Set, AP-30
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dECUIUTY INFORMATION
2
2
].
3
3
1
2 ' ..
1
5
90
19
1
7
1
3
3
7
1
1
10
87
1hl
L.
73
3!.1
37 ... 32 pr
20
14
1
2
Korean War Project 2ID-00401134
SECURITY INJTOILMATION
BDg, clothing, rrater proof
Pack, flc'l, co;llbat
Bag, c<.mvas, Hater, 5 gal
Bug, canvas, -,-rator sterilizing
Bar, mosquito
Bolt, cartridr;e
Bag, carrying, mmnuni tion
Case, Hater reper1 ont
Hood, Jacket, fld
Pole, tent, hexag<:mal
Trousers, -vret Hen t.her
Jacket, HOt ueathor
Parka, \·J"et 1-Jeather
Glassec:, sun, 1-r/ case
Trumpet
Liner; Jacket, pile
Suspenders, trousers
Carrier, shovel, intrenchjng
;~hovel, mtrenching
Strap, pack, fld, co:mbat
18
18
22
3
2
hh
lh3
17
1
39
27
23
51
2
2
1
28
50
L.. OUr Ordnance support continues to be satisfactory. Ord11ance
technical inspection teams inspected 2d and 3d Battalions ':·rith an unsatis..,. .. "". factory rating for both batt..alions. The supply of replacement vehicular
parts is still not adequate. '.ie turne<t in t1:-ro (2). J/1!. ton trucks, seven : ,..,
(7) ~; ton trucks, one (1) .;! ton trailer :md one (1) 250 gallon Hater
trailer' .for salvage and received eight (8) ~: ton trucks as replacements. ;~
'l\-renty-t1·JO ( 22) 2i~ ton trucks, three (3) 3/h ton trucks, and si:>:.toen (16) .. ?;: ~1t'on· tl··~cks "IJ"Ore turned ill :for re;:>ail· anrl tHenty-tHo (?2) 2} ton trucks,
five (5) 3/h ton true ~s, and t.-cmnt.y-one ( 21) ~l ton t.rucl·:s T:TCre repaired
·• and,;ret;d'rned to us. As of 28 li'ebruc:<ry 1953 the regiment is short one (1) . '
' ... 2·~ ton tru.ck, t,r:lO (2) J/h ton truc~cs, nnd four (L~)?; ton trucks. At
'• present tho rog:Laent J.s short tHo ( 2) vehicle tank rec·~very H32.
9
SECRET SECURITY INl!.,OltMA.TION
Korean War Project 2ID-00401135
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. \_ ~j:_~C f~_E T ~ SECURITY INFORMATIO~ .
a. 'J'urnod in to Ordn2nco for rcpnir or sal vaco:
ltc•rmncr, cJo:min,:; ::mel unloading 1
4
ir.Jatch, m~ist
Ch<-dn, tire, 600 x 16 11 pr
Sight, n56 1
Con1ponont parts of Tool Set, General Hechanics and Tool Set,
.... .. ""'
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2d Echelon, Set t/1, Common
C0ble, tovJing
Rope, tm..r
Gun, lubricating
Cover, 76Nn
}1ount, tripod, lYlachino Gun, Cal. 30, lv[l'i!l
Kit, heater, 2-~T /
Base Plate, 6011H
Rifle, BAR
Rod, cloc:ming
Hydrometer
wuncher, Rocket, 3.5 11
Clinometer, t..r/case
Tube 4 ?II ' ·-Tester, bat.tery
Case, carryjnrr,, 1124
Light, instrument, H45
Lig!1t, aiming post, 1110
Jack, ~10 ton
Jack, 3 ton
Gun, 1·~1chine, CJ1. 50
Scabbard, .l15Al ....
Handle, BAR
Bayo_p.et, knife, ,l!Jl
10
~-; E C RET SECURITY INJ!-,ORMATION
6
6
1
3
1
2
3
1
3
8
2
1
2
1
3
1
·1
2
2
1 ·-1
2
18
1
6
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SUPFJ,Y (li!GJS'f.'TC.S) (;< ·1tl' 1D:
b. Replacement items rece;vcd from OrchJ8nce:
T! t 2'.1.. rn -nei1 er, --~~.L
Airrr.!.nr, Post, };10
'l'eleocope, l{'l)C
L 1 n ~ t :J._r)'ll aunc .. 1cr, noc.cc ·, _J
L1 ~ l G ' 0 1" ' - 0 11. 0 (',u· 1 '"' "1 r'0 .uv.rre x-~~J:1s .on, .v:::\,t ln, • .r •, vc-...• :::>
l'la. f~ a zinc~, C8rbinc, -~n
1-'.t!r--,a zinc, C<.1rbjne, 15
Rifle, BAH.
Holster, pistol
Pistol, Cal.h5
Brush, 761f;l'J
Cover, top, assy, ~:T
Handle, BAR
Pr1d, shouJ.der
Tube, h.2n
l1iar;a zine a:::;sy, BAH
li'ork, Base Fl;:d:.e
FUnnel
Grinder
Hannner, percu.ssion
Asbestos yarn, 2 ply
.. 'l'elescope, 1'-186
rfube, 60!'1!'>1
Hount, 8U1M
rd
rd
Gun, H~:ch:ine, Cal.[)O, Hl7Al
Seat, 3/l.1.'r
t . ~ Charger, battery
Cnse, carryi.'1p;, H2h
(}un, lubricr1ting ~ECR E. T tiEC UlUTY 1~~'0ltl\U.TION
8
3
18
l
9
7
12
l
6
82:)
tr53
9
3
19
l
l
21
l
5
)00
9
11
2
~ h
10 yds
10
l
l
l
l
8
l
5
1
1
',,-,
....
Korean War Project 2ID-00401137
Vice, r~::tchinist 1
Gorrponcnt ;;rtrts nf Tool Set, General J.!ochanics
c. General ItmYis:
Cornponont ~~;:orts c·f HCJchine Gun, Ca1.30 & 021.50
Component 'Jarts o::: Ri.+.'lo, ]JQ
Bolt <V~c;y, Ibchinr; Gun, Cc:l.50
20
Case, plastic, oiler f: thong 236
d. Turned in to Ordn;mcc 2s excess:
·r.;ount, truck, pedestaJ, }12h.A.2 3
Hount, truck, pedost .. -:11, H31 1
nl'O lOS CODe ·r.;'f>5 ~.4 ~ L ' l 3
Tripod, 1-117 1
5. Our f.!illp,inoer support cont:i.nues to be C:i,ceJJ.ent. Co'tmand Post
prefab bunkers vre at a prowj_um, as division policy h::>s it thst fip:htintt,
bunkers be put on a prj_ority buildinp basis. Timbers have boon scnrce
as t,hese mnterials are used in the prep.:::>ration of fightinp; htJ.nk8l~s. Units
have not been reque~.'tint; :fi;~;1t:ing bunkers. There s·l:;iJ.: exists t\ short.sp;e
of six (6) and ton (10) penny nails anr' of drafting and dup1icwt.ing . exnend;:~blos. Con::d.dcrable delay is o~TJOTic::ncod in: effoctinr; repairs of
·""' ·.. "' . generators, o lectric through Gn,(dnecr mainten:mcc cl"k:umols.
n. The fo:llo\·Jing is a list of j_tcms received·from En;:.:ineor:::;:
:;'
Lan1p, electric 10
Generator Set, ,c:ork;ble, r:ns dd. vcn, JK'w 1
li'ire extinguisher, 1 quort 8
li'j.re .extinguisher, 3
Sandbngs 300,0CO
Hammer, carpenter
Nails, BOD
Cmrconl
Acetylene
Oxygen SECRET
SECURITY1~NFORMATION
2·
270 pds
2,220
7 btls
22 btls
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Korean War Project 2ID-00401138
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Garnish
Drift Pins
riot, camouflage
Pickets, 51
Pickets, 31
Bulbs, lir;ht
:Piclcet,s, scrcH t:,rpe
Concertina
Lunibor, 211 x 411
\-Jolding rods
Lmrbor, 2" x 6 11
'l':tpc, Till.ginccr
Lumber, 1 11 x h11
Goncrntor, SK\v
Pipe, 1;ra tor
Tar Psper
Spikes, d 11
fJpace heater
\·lire, No. 16
~:Jiro, No. 10
650 rolls
!)o rolJ.s
700 pels
8
10,000
6,800
25
1,000
300 rolls
L.oo ft.
900 ft.
20 rolls
5C>Cl ft.
1
2
166 rolls
h5 rolls
70C pds
1
soo ft.
lt.O rnlls
5 rolls
5 rolls
b. Turned in the foD n.uing items to Engineer (:J.i\.11')
Pick, mattock 51
Shovel, D hanclled 1
J...;m, chop :1.ng 1
Sledge hammer 1
~·· 6. Signal support has been S:JtisfA~tor:y. The Di vj_sion Corrm1.:mder
-HaS Very ploused v.rj_th thQ coo;1eration....g:i..ven to the turn-in of excess
\
Sigl!al items and O}::pres::.:ed himseJf thusly in a letter of appreciation to
13 SECR
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SECURITY INl!,ORMAT; ~-
all units. Delay is still being oxper:i_cncod in t~·1o replacement of combat
losses of Hadios, AIJ/F!1.C-l0 nc.o Hell. as Handsets, 'f0-l0 and Telcphonec:;, EE-8.
Controls c.wre justif'inbly pl::,cr:d nn the usc of :'!:ire, '·ID-1 and a considerable
saving, Hill be realized thereby. The foll_m·ring items Here received. from .
Signal:
Receiver 8.c transN:i.ttcr, RT-77/GI?.D-9
81-ritchboard Unit, f,TJ;;-2C
'£ubo, r.'"!dio
Rac1io Set, SCH.-536
Battery
Battery box
Gauge, rain, l''il.- 21?
Lamp
Handle, TL-lh
'£hormometer
Renl, RL-39
Base, AB/5GR
Hatchet, LC-1
&P'.lr>_. tR Control R'·•" 1":'3 -"-· - ... , !_·J-7
Strap, ST-34
Jodder
Strap, ST-35 .7
Nast Section, :f\'15-118
Mast Section, HS-116
Chest Set, TD-2
1-43.st Section, liJS-119
Crank, GC-4
Gasket
1Lt.
~ t C I< E T SECURITY INl!,ORMATION
3
l
l
4
113
30
1
1
126
21
l
11
1
16
1
6
14
6
1
1
1
3
1
h6
18
96
Korean War Project 2ID-00401140
Cr',ble a:o sy
n 1 >.',.., • m nt v"!i:..l_.l n.o(; "-"-Jul_:-l , e .. ·, ~
Pouch, CS- 3h
'rra.nsmitter, BC-60t~
SHitchbox
Handset, 'i'S-10
Handset, TS-9
Telephone Set
Recorder
2
1
9
1
1u h8
2
1
1
7. a. The folloHing items uere received frnm 2d Chemical:
CaJcium chloride 3, 000 pds
Respirator, dust 11
b. The following items \verc turned in to 2cl Ghernical as excess:
R.Gcpirator, clust so li1.ame thrm-mr, non-portable 2
8. Combat losses for the month increased greatly due to numsrous
patrol con·tacts, heavy sbellins and the abaence of adequate overhead
cover on positions.
'rent, hey,ngonal
Stove, Yukon
Can, gasoline, 5 e:al
.. Shovel, GP
Can, r-.ra ter, 5 p;a 1
1\.ntenna, AN/PRC-10
Bayonet, knife, H1
Carbine, C;:;J. 30, 112
Launcher, Grenade, H7Al
Pliers, TL-i3
Pliers, TL-13A
}1Iaga z:the, Carbine~ 30 rd
Hap:azine, BAR
~ SECRET i
SECURITY IN\mRMATIO~ ,
2
2
11
1
2
15
2
2
8
3
3
4
1
11-J.
20
Korean War Project 2ID-00401141
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SUPPLY (LOGI3'l'ICS) CONT 1 D:
Bitten, shell, TF ···"""·
Bitten, insert, TF
Handset, 'f3-10
Cutter, 1:-ri.re
Glove, insert
Glove, shoD., leather
Cover, canteen
Belt, cflrt:d.dge
i-'ouch, firsL aid
f·le1nrct, steel
Cap, fld, 1 iJe
Vest, Armored (Har:i.ne 'fy·pe ) (lost)
Vest, Armored (l"ar:Lnc Type)(salvaged)
Vest, Armored, (N-l2)(lost)
li'lashlight, TL-12?
Dra1-rers, wool
s~-veater, hir~h neck
Socks, HO•il, C/S
Knife, 1-'1?6
Spoon, 1-126
Fork, 1126
Canteen
Cup, canteen
Can, meat
Aiming Stake, 60f!'J1l
Gun, Sub-Nachine, Ca1.45, r'I3Al
Binoculars, 1-D.7Al
Cable, tmdng
Deflector, dust · .
Rack, cartridge, ammunition
Sledge, blacksm:i th
~ag, Sleeping, mtn
Blanket, OD
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S E1t rz E T SECURITY IN_f,ORMATION
6 pr
6 pr
5
6
12 pr
7 pr
1
' "
1
1
20
20
11 ! ! i '
11
8
8 >
1
1
1
14 pr "
1
1
1
2
5
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Korean War Project 2ID-00401142
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Case, b:::~g, sleeping
Jaclcet, fld, ctn
Shirt, OD
Trousers, fld, ctn
Parka, shell
Parka, liner
Belt, pistol
Belt, BAR
Pistol, Ca1. 45
Stock, pistol
Holster, pistol
Bag, carrying, 11mmunition
Ri.fle, U3, Gal. 30, 1··11
Radio, SCR-536
Heater, 1rrater, immersion
Unit, fire, simplified t;,rpe, Hl937
Tent, squad
Can, corrugated, 24 gal
Container, .food i;isulated, N44
Trailer, t ton
Cradle, cook pot
Pan, baking and roasting, range, fld, M37
Plate, splash
Brush, stoel, wire
Chains, tie-in, left & right
Cleaners, slot, burner
Container, tin
Container, tin, ~tr/ graphite grease
funnels, H/str;·.inc.:r, -~ qt
Hoo·cs, 3/8 n
Protectors, arm, long & short
l~a~J•ers, fuel, ,:jot
~ Scre-t·Jdriver, co!nrnon, ) 11 blade
vJrench, scre-vrdriver, C"-P
\'1rench set, scre1,rS E C ~~ E T SECTIRD~Y IJNFORMATION.
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1
1
1
1
3
3
5
1
4
l
1
.4
6
1
1
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
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1
"1
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1
2
3 ea
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1
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Cleaver, but.cher, blnde, S 11
Dipper, 2 qt
Forl<:, cook, -''l l L .. esn.,
Fork, cooi:, flesh, 21 11
Knife, butcher, 10 11
Knife, paring
I...aclles, 2111
Opener, can, hand
Skimmer, 1) 11
Spoon, basting, 15 11
Spoon, basting, ~~1 11
1
2
3
3
3
5
3
3
2
1
1
Stone, sharpening 1
Turner, cake, 15 11 2
"i'lnip, egg," 1611 1
Insert, container, food insulated, Mhl 9
Clock, alarm 1
'lube, flexible, nozzle 1
Packboard, plywood 15
Attachment, packboard 15
\vhistle, thunderer 3
Reel Equipment, CE-ll
Spool, DR-8
Telephone, EE-8
Tool Equipment, TE- 33
H.c:el, RL-39
Stove, cooking, one burner
Hachete
Sheatn, machete
Pipe, stove, tent, 411
Arrestor, spark
Tray, pla.stic
I,auncher, Rocket, T-119
'l'ent, ::.;helter half . J!Iedical Kit, compJ_ete
SEOtRET SECURITY INFORMA.TION
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
6
1
81
3
8
1
i' I
(
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l,j:0ters 4
Compass, J.ensatic, luminous dial 2
\'latch, \'Tris t 2
9. The total amount of Statements of Charges for the period is one
thousand six hundred thirty-seven dollars and sevsnty-three cents ($1637. 73)
a decrease of six hundred dollars and thirty-tHo cents ( $600.32) under the
total for the preceding period.
10. The shm<~er point is nm.; located at CS 158075 having been moved
f:com the vicinity of GS 148077 due to that aroa bc:i.ng umier probable enemy
observation. Our QUartermaster mob:Ue bath unit vras returned from repair
augmenting the present Chom:i.cal decont.arninatinrr. unit, ho\·rever, has been
ineffective 90% of the time due to lack of parts. Laundry exchange ·t·ii th
Quartermaster has been \-1orking out rather well 11Tith items bejng sent to
the laundry and returned in three (3) days. An additional delay is
experienced, hm,rever, due to the requirement that all cloth:i.ng be miticided
prior to issue to troops. It is cert.:·dn that if miticide 1-Jere added to the
last rinse at the Quartermaster laundry that clothing could reach the troops
at least t'l-l!?nty-four to forty-eight hours sooner depending upon the ability
of the usj_ng unit to dry mi'hicided clothing. A direct exchange of socks
has been effected at Quartermaster.
11. Tho Il.ecimental 11 Fix-it 11 shop ropairod t;;-Jenty-soven (27) fire units,
forty-seven (47) carburetors for the stove, tunt, UJ.31-~.l, and ton (10) im-
•"' I!JC'Itsi® heaters during the period. During tho period forty-six (46) fire
units nnd four (4) lanterns, gasoline He::'e turned in tc: '.,[Uarterm.'1ster for
rep1air and thj_rty..:nine (39) fire unit;~ and four (4) lanterns, gasoline were
repa~ed and returned to us. li'i ve (5) typewriters were turned in· for repair
and none 1-rere repaired and returned.
. 'tt•• 12. · Persona} effects of thirty-nine (39) persons were proces&.ed by the
Graves Registration Section. Thirty-five (35) bodies of v1hich nineteen (19)
were ~erican dead, four (4) ROK dead, t1-10., ( 2) _.Netherlands dead, two (2) .. "" (
French dead, and oigqt (8) ~enemy dead vrGlol'e eyacuated during the period.
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Summary for Month of Februl'!.ry 1953
During the month of February the 38th Inf Regt Cent Def and improvement
of Psns on LINE JA.MESTO\JN with reserve units conducting unit training.
On 012310I Feb 53 2 Plats L Co Rel 2 Plats F Co and passed to Opn Ctl of
2nd Bn at 2310 Hrs.
On 012120I Feb 53 2 Plats F Co Rel 1 Plat G Co, 1 Plat G Co occupying
Asgd sector in G Co area..
On 011900I Feb 53 3 man Frdly Ptl Deptd Frdly Psns. 1 EM moved Fwd to
investig<:tte commo trench Vic CT131131. Frdly EN: was attacked by 1 CCF. Brief
physical contact followed with both Frdly and En disengaging. Frdly screened
area W/negl:'l.tive results.
On 021730I Feb 53 2 Plats M Co Atch1 Opn Ctl of 2rrl Bn.
On 031700I Feb 53 counter fire Plat Prev Atch1 to 2d Div Arty reverted to
· Ctl of Iq Co, 38th Inf Regt.
On 052300! Feb 53 Frdly F Co Ptl Eng by 6 CCF employing knives. Brief
struggle. En W/D. En suffered 1 Est KIA and 3 Est WIA.
On 051700! Feb 53 C Co 2nd Engr (C) Bn passed to Opn Ctl of 2ni Bn.
On 070040I Feb 53 Frd.ly l\1) Ptl Eng Est En Plat employing SA, PPSH a.n:l
Mort. Frdly Ret fire with SA, ID, Mort and Arty. 30 Min FF. Frdly disengaged.
En casualties were 15 to 20.
On 071620! Feb 53 remaining Elms L Co passed Opn Ctl of 2m Bn and Clsd in ·
n~ P;ns Vic CT106102.
On 12 Feb 53 3rd Bn (_) Rel 2nd Bn (Reinf) on Psns. .K Co Rel F Co at 105Q·, ~ ~
Hrs, M Co (-) Rel H Co (-) at 0810 Hrs, I Co Rel G Co at 2230 Hr.s. 3rd Bn
assumed ..Resp for sector at 1050 Hr.s. E Co remained in Psn and passed Opn ~tl
bf 3rd Bn at 1050 Hrs. ..
3rd Bn CP Vic CT119083. 2nd Bn ( - E Co & H Co (-) .)
· Cl!~~"i:Q. new Res Psns· Vic CT148055 at 130110I Feb 53.
On 142140I Feb 53 a Frdly Recon Co Ptl Eng an Est 98 CCF employing SA,
ID and PPSH. Frdly Ret fire wlth SA arid ID. "'15 Hin FF. En W/D. En casualties
were 12 counted KIA and ~5 Est· i.J'IA. ,.. . ' .
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On·:l52005I Feb 53 a Frdly Recon Co Ptl Eng Est 4 to 6 CCF V1.c CTJ. 91105 in
.• brief FF. ~- EDj employed PPSH and ffi. Frd.ly Ret SA fire and En W/D. Frdly Ptl ..
screened area ¥!/negative results a.nd Cont on Msn.
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Summary for Nonth of Febru!:l.ry 1953 (Contd)
On 152205I Feb 53 Frdly OG on 11vla.rsaw 11 Eng Est 6 CCF Vic CT128097. 5 Min
SA FF. En W/D with Est 2 viTA. Reinf OG screened area W/negative results.
On 210200I .Feb 53 Frdly C Co Ptl Eng Est 10 CCF Vic CT12'7122. En employed
SA an:l PPSH. Frdly Ret SA fire and rifle flares. 5 Min FF. En W/D. Frdly
Ptl screened area and recovered 3 CCF KIA.
·On 212015I Feb 53 Frdly OG Eng Est 20 CCF Vic CT104106. En employed PPSH.
Frdly Ret fire with SA and AW. 30 Min FF. En W/D. Frdly screened area and
counted 2 CCF KIA.
On 231940I Feb 53 Frdly OG Eng Est 180 CCF on "Warsaw" Vic CT10510'7. En
employed SA., PPSH, AW, ID, Hort and Arty. Frdly Ret fire with SA, Avl, MG, Mort
and Arty. 1 Hr FF vl/Frdly disengaging. En suffered 40 counted KIA and 10 Est KIA •.
On 252310I Feb 53 Frdly Recon Co Ptl Eng an Est En Plat Vic CT09gl01. En
employed PPSH, ffi arrl MG. Frclly Ret fire with SA, AW and flares. 45 Min FF.
Frdly Diseng and called in Arty. Arty fire lj_fted and Frdly screened area
v1/neg'1tj_ve results. En casu~ ties: Est at 16 KIA.
On 252025I Feb 53 1 Plat 0 Co Ate lrl Opn Ctl ND Bn and Clsd new Psns in
J\D Bn area.
On 271940I Feb 53 1 Plat C Co reverted to Ctl of 1st Bn and Clsd in Prev
Res Psns.
On 2'72150I J.i'eb 53 Frdly ID OG Eng Est 4 CCF Vic CT129123. En employed
PPBH,~Freny Ret SA fire and. n:~res. 10 Min lt""F. En W/D. Frdly Ptl screened
area W/negB.tive results.
-· · · oh 281530I Feb 53 G Co Rel E Co on Psn Vic CT117098 and passed to Opn Ctl
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DISCUSSION !l.'ti!D RECOW~rD.\TIO:NS
During the month of Februqry the Regiment continued the defense and
lmprovement of LT!'Tl'~ Jll,ll'lESTO\vN. Emp h.=tsis was placed on overhead cover for the
fight;"ng posit:tons arrl additional bqrbed wi.re obstacles to the front.
An extremely dangeTous infil tr!ltlon route was closed off during this
period by the con!'ltruction of a barbed idre obstacle •J.cross the SAHICHJN
Valley. This bqrr:ter consists of two (2) six foot fences twenty feet apart
with the interval between filled with concerti-na and tanglefoot wire. A tank
is stationed 9.t each end of the fence to cover it by fire. Over four hundred
tri.p flares hqve been set up to give w<1rning of any activity.
PrJ.trolling has received very close attention, p)1.rticularly during the end
of the period. This initially resulted in decreasen patrol a.ctivity on our
part but the end result was better plam1ed and executed actions.
The officer personnel si tue.tion was grently ag~t,ravated during the month
of Februr1.ry by the loss of exoerienced and senior officer;; while the influx
was a1mor-:t entirely Second Lieutenants. 'rh:is results in young and relatively
inexperienced officers bej.ng thrust into positions requiring extensive ability
<ind background. This was particularly evident during our contact with the
Commonwealth Division. Their company commanders were Ha.jors with ten (10)
to t.welve (12) yeF.trs of ex'·)erience v1hile many of ours were Irirst Lieutenants
with less than two (2) years of commissioned service. It is felt that the
retSl!'l.eemant systei'l co,:tld opero.te in a manner tmt would get experience down
fever has been a d1.fficul t problem while on line. ' All ef'-:'orts to hwe clothing .. , tni ticided by the laundries have been unsuccessful. Th:l.s results in dry clean
clothing being returned to a unit w::i.th the requireroent that they be dipped in ~· ' ,_
m:tticide solution and dried under sub freezing conditions. This almost completely
JfU]J.ifj_es the V8_1ue of laundry service., :;'
Service units could take a great burden .. . from the {fror>t line unit_s if t.hey would be J.llOre e:nergetlc and realistic in
considering problems of this kind.
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